Process Development Engineer Jobs

Explore Process Development Engineer opportunities on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more. Process Development Engineers design, evaluate, and improve the processes used to manufacture products reliably, efficiently, and at scale. These roles connect research and production, translating technical requirements into repeatable operations.

What Does a Process Development Engineer Do?

Responsibilities vary by industry and employer, but often include developing and scaling manufacturing processes, planning and analyzing experiments, troubleshooting production challenges, and documenting procedures. Engineers may collaborate with research and development, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, and supply chain teams to improve yield, product quality, safety, and cost efficiency.

Industries and Work Environments

Process Development Engineers work across industries such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, chemicals, food production, energy, and advanced materials. Some roles focus on laboratory or pilot-scale development, while others support technology transfer, process validation, or full-scale manufacturing.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a bachelor’s or advanced degree in chemical, biomedical, mechanical, or a related engineering discipline, along with relevant process or manufacturing experience. Useful capabilities may include process modeling, statistical analysis, design of experiments, root-cause investigation, technical documentation, and familiarity with quality systems. Requirements differ by role, particularly in regulated industries.

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Search Ladders for vetted Process Development Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more. Review each listing for its responsibilities, experience requirements, location, and compensation details, then focus your search on opportunities that match your technical background and career goals.

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$110K - $130K *

Champion the development and optimization of MEMS sensing and actuation devices, collaborating across teams to ensure manufacturability, reliability, and product capability while driving innovative so...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$121K - $205K *

Join a team that's redefining manufacturing excellence by leading pressure decay leak test systems. You'll drive design, validation, and optimization processes, ensuring compliance and reliability acr...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$121K - $205K *

Lead the charge in optimizing pressure decay leak test systems across manufacturing lines. As a subject matter expert, you'll ensure compliance and reliability in testing processes, driving continuous...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$179K - $246K *

Empower innovation in chip design and silicon validation, leveraging deep expertise to tackle complex challenges and drive cross-functional collaboration. Play a key role in enhancing product quality...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Champion your career by supporting the development and installation of cutting-edge equipment and processes in aseptic production areas, ensuring compliance with business and regulatory standards, whi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative joining processes in manufacturing. Drive R&D, establish standards, and collaborate across teams to enhance vehicle assembly efficiency and quality in a hands-on...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Advance engineering excellence by optimizing titanium melt processes, enhancing productivity, and implementing sustainable improvements through data-driven analysis and cross-functional collaboration...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Transform large-scale mechanical manufacturing processes by leading design, validation, and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance safety, quality, and...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$141K - $241K *

Join a team that's dedicated to elevating product quality, leading the charge in qualification efforts for PCIe-based NVMe SSDs, while collaborating with global partners to ensure outstanding reliabil...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $150K *

Transform production processes as a key engineering resource, driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, and efficiency. Collaborate across teams to resolve issues and optimize manufacturing c...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$117K - $156K *

Elevate drug product development by designing and executing formulation studies, optimizing processes, and collaborating across teams to support preclinical and clinical projects, ensuring robust manu...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $130K *

Champion the evolution of electronic architecture across diverse platforms, ensuring seamless integration and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and maintain syst...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Drive manufacturing excellence by enhancing processes, troubleshooting issues, and leading continuous improvement initiatives in a dynamic chemical coatings environment to boost safety, quality, and p...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Transform manufacturing operations by enhancing processes, troubleshooting issues, and leading continuous improvement projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive safety, quality, and ef...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$187K - $242K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative mechanical designs for cutting-edge PC products. Collaborate across teams to influence product strategies and lead technical decisions, ensuring high-quality, cu...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$65K - $166K *

Manage and lead new powertrain projects, focusing on strategy, quality, and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize in-house vs. supplier solutions, ensuring seamless integrati...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive process optimization and troubleshooting in complex manufacturing environments. Utilize advanced engineering principles to enhance system modifications and lead significant projects, ensuring co...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Elevate operational excellence by applying advanced engineering principles to optimize processes and troubleshoot complex issues in manufacturing and capital projects, ensuring compliance and efficien...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Transform operational efficiency by leading process optimization and troubleshooting in complex manufacturing environments. Utilize advanced engineering principles to drive significant system modifica...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Optimize your career by leading process optimization and troubleshooting in complex manufacturing environments. Utilize advanced engineering principles to drive system modifications and enhance operat...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Lead the characterization and optimization of complex engineering processes, ensuring compliance and efficiency in manufacturing and capital projects. Drive innovative solutions and present findings t...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of process optimization by applying advanced engineering principles to troubleshoot and enhance operations in manufacturing and capital projects, ensuring compliance and efficiency in...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$106K - $142K *

Drive cross-functional NPI programs that transform market needs into production-ready semiconductor equipment. Lead teams through product definition, engineering, and validation, ensuring alignment an...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $125K *

Elevate your career by driving innovative packaging solutions and sustainability initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches while managing specification...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $210K *

Join a team that's redefining SoC architecture and performance analysis. Lead innovative HW/SW optimization and AI workload integration while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive strateg...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Process Development Engineer do?question toggle

    A Process Development Engineer develops, scales, and improves processes used to manufacture products. The work may include experimentation, process troubleshooting, data analysis, documentation, and collaboration with teams responsible for production and quality.

  • What qualifications are needed for Process Development Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Many employers look for a bachelor’s or graduate degree in engineering or a related technical field, plus experience relevant to the industry and process. Skills in process optimization, experimental design, data analysis, and technical communication can be valuable.

  • Which industries hire Process Development Engineers?question toggle

    Employers hire Process Development Engineers in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, chemicals, food production, energy, and advanced materials, among other sectors.

  • How much do Process Development Engineers earn?question toggle

    Compensation varies with experience, location, employer, and specialization. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for available salary and compensation information.

  • Where can I find Process Development Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Search Ladders for Process Development Engineer listings and review job details to identify opportunities that meet your compensation preferences and qualifications.